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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 958.32 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 958.32 and 206.08 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 958.32 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/958.32 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 958.32 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 197,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,490.59/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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